500 Manchester Road

Closed 1/17/23
Closed 1/17/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$177,500
3 beds2,178 sqft$81/sqft
500 Manchester Rd, Normal, IL 61761
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,763 sq ftLot Size
1940Year Built
$81/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming white picket fence highlights the curb appeal of this 2-story home in North Normal. The main level offers a beautiful kitchen w/ updated fridge (2017) and dishwasher (2019), a separate dining room with a built-in cabinet and spacious living room, both with wood laminate flooring (2017), and a full-sized bathroom. The upper level boasts 3 well-sized bedrooms featuring a primary suite with a walk-in and bonus closet plus a spacious full bathroom. Whether for entertaining, office, or exercise,...Charming white picket fence highlights the curb appeal of this 2-story home in North Normal. The main level offers a beautiful kitchen w/ updated fridge (2017) and dishwasher (2019), a separate dining room with a built-in cabinet and spacious living room, both with wood laminate flooring (2017), and a full-sized bathroom. The upper level boasts 3 well-sized bedrooms featuring a primary suite with a walk-in and bonus closet plus a spacious full bathroom. Whether for entertaining, office, or exercise, two additional living areas in the basement offer flexibility, plus the utility room provides extra storage. The exterior offers a fully fenced front corner lot with a 2-car detached garage right off the back door. Functional updates include new windows (2010), A/C (2012), water heater and furnace (2015), outdoor sump pump, and water line entering home (2019). Conveniently located near ISU, Constitution Trail, and one block from Fairview Park; adjacent to North Normal historic district.

    Sold By RE/MAX Rising

    • Listed by: Leah Bond 309.310.5417 Leah@agentLbond.com • Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
    Listing closed: 01/17/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11667096

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 500 Manchester Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $4,316 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: McLean County
    • Area: Normal
    • Subdivision: Not Applicable
    • Township: Normal
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 0
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Traditional
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1940
    • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,763 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 5
    • Elementary School: Glenn Elementary
    • Jr High Middle School: Kingsley Jr High
    • High School District: 5
    • High School: Normal Community West High Schoo
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 5
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • BNAR Zoning: R1A
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 620
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Bonus Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 81-90 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 1558
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2008
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2178
    • Main Sq Ft: 794
    • Upper Sq Ft: 764
    • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard, Mature Trees
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 69X127
    • Zero Lot Line: No
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Steel Siding
    • General Information: None
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 450.0
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 2178
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 170
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 3
    • Document Date: 2022-11-11T19:22:55
    • Photos Count: 34
    • Relist: N
    • Rural: N
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 11-12-2022
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X12
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 15X9
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X10
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 8X11
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Basement
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 19X12
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X17
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 10X17
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 19X12
    Bonus Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bonus Room
    • Dimensions: 13X8

    Property History for 500 Manchester Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jan 17, 2023

    Sold

    MRED #11667096

    		$177,500—
    Jan 10, 2023

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1505050185

    		$177,500

    +0.7% / yr

    Jan 1, 2023

    Pending

    MRED #11667096

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    01/17/2023

    Sold

    MRED #11667096

    $177,500
    01/10/2023

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1505050185

    $177,500

    +0.7% / yr

    01/01/2023

    Pending

    MRED #11667096

    —

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 500 Manchester Road

    Taxable ValueLand$15,550Additions$51,558Total$67,108
    Tax Record2025$4,747 ($396 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,548 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,548 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,694 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningR-1ACountyMCLEANAPN14-21-377-019

    Schools near 500 Manchester Road

    This home is within Mclean County Community Unit School District 5.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Glenn Elementary School
    		Public - K to 5
    Kingsley Jr High School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Normal Community West High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Eugene Field School
    		Public - 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Glenn Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Kingsley Jr High School
    Public6 to 8

    Normal Community West High School
    Public9 to 12

    Eugene Field School
    Public12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    $177,500
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    8,763
    9 Mc Cormick Boulevard, Normal, IL 61761
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